Groom severely cuts wrist on wedding trip
Mr Roy W Richards was badly injured after wedding in Ellicott City when he tried to open a car door during a limousine ride to Baltimore. A cut severed two ligaments and the main artery, he underwent a two hour operation at St Agnes Hospital. He and Mrs Richards later returned to their home and plan a delayed honeymoon to Florida and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy W. Richards
Ellicott City
Mr. Richards
A. B. Richards
Cedar Creek Road
Win
Mrs. Richards
Florida
Alvin Yorks Tour Cancelled By Illness
Sergeant Alvin C York, famed World War I hero from Pall Mall Tennessee, touring the United States to promote a school project in the southern mountains, was forced to cancel his tour indefinitely due to an appendicitis attack.
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Associated Press
Worcester
Mass
Alvin C. York
Pall Mall
Tenn
United States
Alvin
York Andy
Plans An Army of Two Million Men
Senatorial testimony from Wadsworth states a 2,000,000 man organized field army could be mobilized within five years after passage of the measure. Annual cost estimated at 590,987,000 dollars, the figure chairman said in his Senate report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wadsworth
Senate Military Committee
Ao Senate
Predictions of Higher Living Costs From Farm Survey
Associated Press reports James D. Disbrow, deputy postmaster general, told the Senate Post Office Committee that lower mail rates next year could raise living costs. He cited more than 200000 farmer questionnaires and over 40000 responses indicating a troubling outlook and possible disastrous consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Post Office Committee
James D. Disalee
Shenandoah Valley Bank Special Stockholders Meeting Notice
Ny Jan 1 1920 A special meeting of the Stockholders of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester VA will be held at its banking house on Tuesday February 2 at 11 oclock to consider increasing the Capital stock WM G Hardy Cashier. REMNANT SALE tomorrow morning at 9 oclock Jos K Green & Brother. Boy Scouts of America temporary meeting at 538 oclock this evening. Each scout to report in full uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Winchester
WM. G. Hardy
Hick Motor Company Announces New Main Street Garage
Hick Motor Company reveals a modern Main Street garage inviting public inspection. Officers listed include Winfield I Hicks president Horace C Browne vice president W Ralph Pifer secretary and W A Baker treasurer. The facility features a showroom executive office and separate service areas and emphasizes public cooperation in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick Motor Company
Main Street
Winfield I. Hicks
Horace C. Browne
W. Ralph Pifer
W. A. Baker
Oranges Good and Sweet Price List
A brief grocery notice lists oranges for sale by P. McVicar at 20 cents a dozen with a 30 to 1p-21c price line.
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P. McVicar
Grafonolas Arrive in Large Shipment at SEAL'S
A large shipment of Grafonolas arrives at SEAL'S offering cash or installment options. The ad highlights discount pricing and availability for immediate purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal’s
Nurses Wanted Register With Mrs Fuller
Urgent calls for graduate, undergraduate and practical nurses to register with Mrs H D Fuller. Bell phone 187. Those in a position to respond should register at once to be ready when demand is made.
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H. D. Fuller
Bell
Orchard Supplies Ad Aimed at Winchester Growers
A historical classified style item lists lime sulfur solution and powder Bealecide Pyrox Lead arsenate Bordeaux and other dusting materials. The Winchester orchard subdivision firm at 1p to 42 Rouss Avenue promotes fruit growing supplies and pest control products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester -Orchard Sub, CO
Rouss Avenue
Notice to stockholders of Winchester bank stock issue
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester informs stockholders their right to participate in the new stock issue expires February 1, 1920. Subscriptions should be sent promptly as indications point to over subscription. John I. Sloat, cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial and Savings
Commercial and Savings Bank
Winchester
John I. Sloat
Evanglist Williams Sermon at Salvation Army Court House
Next Sunday afternoon February 1 at 3 o clock Evangelist Williams will speak on the above theme at the Salvation Army in the Court House Auditorium. The sermon is described as one of his strongest. Attend early and bring a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Williams
Salvation Army
Court House
NOTEce Subscriptions By Mail Renewal in January
Subscriptions by mail must be renewed in January to obtain the discount as stated in this Evening Star notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Valley Service Station Moves to New Quarters
The Valley Service Station Inc has moved to new quarters at the corner of Water and Braddock Streets and is now open for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Valley Service Station, Inc
of Water and Braddock,Sts
Iplace
98 42 Acres Bearing Orchard For Sale Near Winchester Virginia
Property listing notes 98 42 acres with an orchard for sale located about four miles northwest of Winchester and near Stephens City Virginia. The scan text mentions a "Closeste Jitarcet" and Beech as landmarks suggesting a rural real estate sale listing from a historical source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrel! Real Estate Agency
Winchester
Stephens City
Mrs. Katie Gearing Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs. Katie Gearing wife of James Gearing well known farmer and retired businessman died at her home near West Clifford street Winchester at 5 this morning after a short pneumonia illness following grip Her husband and son Roy Gearins of Woodstock Va had the grip but are recovering She was a member of Centenary Reformed Church and formerly Miss Shiner She leaves husband three children Elizabeth Spiker Frank Gearing Roy Gearing and siblings Walter Shiner J N W Funk George W Pulliam and Mrs James Myers Funeral arrangements were not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Gearing
James Gearing
West Clifford Street
Winchester
Roy Gearins
Woodstock
Jill
Gearing
George Shiner
Elizabeth Spiker
Frank Gearing
Washington, D.C
Roy Gearing
Walter A. Shiner
J. N. W. Funk
George _ W. Pulliam
James Myers
Ohio
Calendars From 1920 Now Available To Customers
Our 1920 calendars are here and offered only to customers. Call for one. Seal's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEAL
S.ip
Hoover's Name On Michigan Ballots
Petitions to place Herbert Hoover on the Democratic ballot for the April 5 presidential preference primary were received by Michigan's secretary of state today in Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lansing
Mich
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of State
Ship Breaks and Sinks in Atlantic Sea
The American tank steamer Mielero, from Matanzas on January 23 bound for Philadelphia, broke in half and sank at sea. One boat with the chief officer and 17 men was rescued by the Ozette, while another boat carrying the captain and 22 men was still missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mielero
Matanzas
Philadelphia
Naval Communication Service
Ozette
Trade Practically New Olds Fight Overland Real Estate
A locally circulated notice advertises a real estate opportunity in the city involving a practically new Olds vehicle and an Overland property. Chapman’s Auto Supply is listed in association with the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Chapman
Prohibition labels to appear on British alcohol bottles
A London dispatch reports a caricature of Uncle Sam with an elongated nose bearing Prohibition will be printed on five million labels for beer, wine, and whiskey sold in Great Britain. The caption warns If prohibition wins there will be no more beer as the labels go on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sam
Great Britain
Funeral Tomorrow for Mr Bentley Kern Former Postmaster
Funeral services for Mr Bentley Kern former postmaster of Witchester and a prominent resident will be held at 2 o'clock on Saturday at the family residence 304 Amherst Street. The services are to be conducted by Pastor Spencer of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church who attended Mr Kern during his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heapley Kern
Witchester
Amherst Street
Spencer
Market Street Methodist F Episcopal Church
Kern
Winchester Honors Gift Flag From July Fourth Ceremony
A formal flag ceremony in Winchester Virginia featured Mayor Julian Ward accepting an official flag from General Bethell on behalf of the city. Speeches emphasized Anglo American friendship and the role of troops, with Mrs Reynolds singing and Major Radzel addressing American Legion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Ward
Empire Theatre
Winchester
Virginia
Carle Abrams
Merican Army
America
England
Frederick William Wise
League of Nations
Spr
Bethell
American Legion
Bethel
H. D. ‘Fuller
God
King
Julian F. Ward
Council
Ward
Guild Hall
Beve
James Wood
Fairfax
Greenway Court
Tie Square
Episcopal
Inch Jister
Winchester Virginia Honors Memorial Statue of Alfred the Great
A public ceremony in Winchester Virginia celebrates the unveiling in London of the Statue of Alfred the Great. The city receives the flag and pledges to preserve it at Handley Library as a symbol of Anglo American friendship and shared history. Remarks from Major Roszel and Mr. Wise laud English generosity and warn against anti British sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
England
Alfred the Great
Winchester
Virginia
Bethel
Common Council
Handley Board of Trustees
Ward
R. Gray Williams
Handley Library
Williams
B.M. Roszel
American Legion
America
Frederick William Wile
Willian
Wile
Bie
Berlin
Wise
Germany
Great Britain
John Bull
Miss Kohlhousen Dies After Illness at Memorial Hospital
Emma Kohlhousen, long time resident of the city and member of a well known family, died yesterday afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon. The body was taken to the residence of Mrs. Martin Wise Carver at 502 Amherst Street. She was about 70, a daughter of the late Frederick W. Kohlhousen, and survived by several brothers and two half brothers, B. Frank Kohlhousen of Texas and Roy Kohlhousen of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kohlhousen
Memorial Hospital
la Tong
Martin Wisecarver
Amherst Street
Miss Kohlhousen
Frederick W. Kohrusen
Messrs
B. Frank Kohlhouxem
Texas
Roy Kohlhousen
Towa
Walters Family Recovering After Influenza Illness
The Rev and Mrs W T Walters and several children were ill with influenza in South Washington Street area for over a week. They have improved and started recovery, according to a family report and hospital treatment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.T Walters
Washington” Street
Walters T Hat
Been
Se Rofeelf
Memorial Hospital
Birth of a son welcomed at Beverley Drive residence
Congratulations poured in for the Becker family on the birth of a son at Beverly Drive, with relatives celebrating the new arrival. Expected name and exact birth details were not disclosed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverley
Weis
City council in special session on extension study
The Common Council met in special session to review Nordenberg and Whitman’s topographic survey plan for city extension. Cost is 44330 with options for a water system, pumping station, and potential city electric plant. a Friday night session will decide next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eutplay Engineers Unit
Common Council
Apecial
Nother
Nordenberg and Whitman
Baltimore
Cooper
Brialu
Knight
iHenry
Pen
Thy
Ter
the of
Winchester
England
Wing Ter
Virginia
Ot ‘Ritter
Baetjer
Sie Ramebure
Rosenberger
Piano Shal's offers rosewood Mardman in good condition
A rosewood Mardman piano in good condition is offered for 55 dollars at Shal's. The listing highlights a reliable instrument at a bargain price for potential buyers seeking a functional upright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mardman
Funeral Services For W. G. Con Funeral Services For W. G. Con
Funeral services were held Wednesday for W. G. Con Conway a Chester merchant who died early. The service at Mount Hebron Cemetery followed a church service led by Rev H G Spencer.Members of Winchester Lodge No 1 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons conducted the graveside rites with pallbearers from Lodge members. The honored attendees included W L Fultz L Campbell Scott Grant and M M Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Conway
Chester
Kityore
South Main Street
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Hich
H. G. Spencer
Ket Street
Methodist
Eye of Land Church
Ldse Maii
Winchester 1
Chase
Mosara Oe
Stickley
Philip Klompus
Joe "Inson
T. R. Cather
Luther, Ranniver
Jusuus We Richard
Hiram Lodge of Masons
W. Ll
Fultz
L. Campbell
Scott ‘Grant
M. M. Lynch
Association to Discuss Plans Meeting Soon
Sunday workers of Wilchester and Frederick County affiliated with the county association will meet in the Handley Library lecture hall at 9 o clock tomorrow afternoon. All Sunday school workers are invited. Topics include district convention plans age work and committee on county convention and delegates for a state convention at Harrisonburg. Mike TM will arrange transportation. be on hand tomorrow morning. REMNANTS! REMNANTS! by K Green and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kehdel
Winchester
Frederick County
County Association
Handley Library
Ee Ea
Hame
Canver Jion
Harrisonbure
Seavi ideg will Hhmifies ay baton on the second floor
fragmentary OCR notes describe an event on the second floor with unclear subject names and actions. readable items suggest a baton or object related to a traditional or ceremonial scene. details are insufficient to identify people, places, or organizations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seavi
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AG Snapp
Jos K. Green & Brother
BOY Scouts OF America
Fivery Scout
Hicks
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John Kerr
Jas. Gearing Des
Popa
Paccombs
Hice
Apaade
Nm Einen” and Son
Hoover
Michigan
the Associatat Press
Mr. Bentley Kern
Frederick Wile
Orator
Kohlhousen
Friends’ Services
Daniel. Batchellon
Ste
W. G.con
Titan -Teacter
Massey Bros
City
Hesina
Big Dell
Ip i. K. Green & Brother
Mike
eNiCap
Ficor
Perseptin Chemcal Co
Winchester Milling Cor
Wien
Ester
Ka Refuge
Annie Litter
A. O. Murphy
Cresta
Charles Hawes
Pennsylvania
James Rinker
Kansas
Isaac Grim
Ollie Grim
Queenie- Pifer
E. ‘Pifer
Armel
Byron
Emmons
Sallie
Misa Virgie Hagemond
Joe Hartley
D. $. Carroll
Piedmont
Christian Science
King's Daughters
Weating
King’s Daughters
Mollie Kiesmer
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